About me

"Green energy costs too much, but fossil fuels cost significantly more."

Dr Eleanya Nduka researches energy, climate change and health. His research provides insights into energy transitions and how people value negative health spillovers. Recently, his research links energy use to well-being and explores possible speedy energy transitions using nudges. He received a PhD in Economics from the University of Exeter under the supervision of Surajeet Chakravarty and Brit Grosskopf. Eleanya currently serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences. Dr. Nduka served as an External PhD Examiner at Cranfield University in March 2025.

Research Grants:

1. PI: "Energy, Health and Happiness," UK Energy Research Centre Whole Systems Networking Fund (WSNF) Grant (2022-2024)

2. Co-PI: "Bridging the Gap: Addressing Period Poverty to Improve Mental Wellbeing and Educational Outcomes of Young Girls in Nigeria," Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Researcher Diversification Initiative | Exploratory Grant (2025)

3. Co-PI: "Violence and Mental Health of Women in Internally Displaced Camps: Experimental Evidence from Nigeria," J-PAL Humanitarian Protection Initiative (HPI) Grant (2025)

4. PI: "Strengthening the Professional Trajectory of Female Engineers through Global Collaborations," British Council Gender Equality Partnerships Grant (March 2025-August 2026)